Share

Text size

Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

The newest divers' attraction

Fishing vessel Chavdar sunk off Sozopol to create artificial reef and dive site

published on 8/5/25 4:58 PM

Photo: BTA

Built in 1964, the fishing vessel Chavdar was sunk to the seabed at a depth of 30 metres off the Black Sea town of Sozopol. The operation, which lasted about an hour, was initiated by writer Mihail Zaimov and his associates. The aim is to transform the ship into an artificial reef.

A cage from the Institute of Marine Biology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has been installed on the vessel to facilitate black mussel research.

The ship will also be used by the Sozopol diving centre to train recreational divers.

President Rumen Radev observed the sinking and was among the first to dive to the 'Chavdar' after it reached the seabed.

Over 15 years ago, the "Pioner" was also sunk near Sozopol in a similar manner, marking the beginning of a long-term project to create artificial habitats for marine life and attractive sites for divers.

Editor: Miglena Ivanova

Posted in English by E. Radkova

Photos: BTA

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria Life attraction sozopol sunk the chavdar

More from category

The sea hides many dangers - what is the advice of lifeguards?

The beach, waves, sea and blue cloudless sky. But in order for the vacation to remain serene, everyone should be well aware of the risks that this seemingly calm picture of summer hides. In their practice, lifeguards have repeatedly..

published on 8/25/25 4:15 PM

Photo: BECC „Kliment Ohridski“ Washington DC

The Bulgarian Educational and Cultural Center "St. Kliment Ohridski" in Washington DC - a small corner of our homeland

There are many Bulgarian schools in the United States, with the oldest one founded by the Bulgarian diaspora in Chicago. In addition to the well-known Sunday schools, there are many other forms of educational initiatives through which the Bulgarian..

published on 8/24/25 7:15 AM

Bulgarian tomato varieties to be presented at Budapest Botanical Garden

Tomato Day will take place in early September at the Botanical Garden in Budapest, Hungary. The Bulgarian Republican Self-Government in the Hungarian capital announced this on its Facebook page. Gabriela Hadzikostova: Bulgarians in Hungary enjoy..

published on 8/23/25 9:35 AM

1
2
3
4
5
6
..
10

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Mostly Cloudy
Min: 7 | Max: 26

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

MOST VIEWED

The sea hides many dangers - what is the advice of lifeguards?

The beach, waves, sea and blue cloudless sky. But in order for the vacation to remain serene, everyone should be well aware of the risks..

published on 8/25/25 4:15 PM

shopify analytics ecommerce
tracking